Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
47.5Performance47.8
41.6Display41.6
78.7Battery54.2
75.1Portability53.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and portability (+21). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 54
- 27% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 20 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 19% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 84 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540+4%Bottom 36% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | 13,300+6%Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh | 100 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+27% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+20% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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